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Closures and Missile Tests
Upcoming Missile Tests: From time to time the missile range that surrounds us performs missile testing that may require the closure of the park or Highway 70. Please follow the link below for up to date information on closures More »
Fun Activities
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Are you looking for some fun activities that you can do and learn about the park, too? Well, we have created some neat activities that you can download and complete at home. We hope you like them! Oh, and keep checking back-we'll be adding more! ** Please note that this is not a replacement for the Junior Ranger program. Children do not earn a badge or patch by completing these activities. For children who would like to earn a badge or patch, the Junior Ranger booklet can be obtained at the visitor center desk or one can be mailed to you.
Junior Ranger Word Search - Search the letter jumble for words about White Sands National Monument. Lizzie the Lizard Coloring Page - Lizzie the Lizard is feeling a little bit bland. Give her some color! Find the Visitor Center Maze - Lizze the Lizard is lost in the dunes! help her find her way back to the visitor center. Fun Facts About White Sands - Here are some interesting things to know about White Sands National Monument. Crafty Kids Lesson Plans - Create one of our fun craft projects while learning about the animals of the monument. Just click on the link and you'll find them near the bottom of the page, ready for download.
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Did You Know?
The gypsum that makes up the white sands starts out as clear, translucent sand grains. As the wind bounces the sand grains along the ground, they collide and scratch each other. The scratches change the way light reflects off the grains, making the sand appear white.